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‘They were not numbers’: Marine’s message anchors 9/11 ceremony

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 16, 2026

“They were not numbers. They were mothers and fathers. Sons and daughters. Husbands and wives. They woke up that morning expecting to live another ord...

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Heat, Love Bugs, and Shoppers!

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

Vendors report successful 4th annual Sales Along 84 Vendors along U.S. Highway 84 are calling this year’s Sales Along 84 a success, despite an unexpec...

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Good Pine Middle School Fundraiser

September 16, 2026

Good Pine Middle School Principal Melinda Robison, left, and Assistant Principal Erika White participated in a PTO fundraiser where they agreed to be ...

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- JENA GIANTS -

COMEBACK FOR THE AGES

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 16, 2026

History was made Friday night in Sterlington. The Jena Giants overcame a two-touchdown halftime deficit to defeat the Sterlington Panthers 34-28, earn...

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- LASALLE TIGERS -

BACK-AND-FORTH BATTLE

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

September 16, 2026

LaSalle’s trip to Beekman Charter last Friday night had all the makings of a classic homecoming spoiler, and the Tigers nearly pulled it off in a wild...

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- BLOCK BEARS -

BATTLE UNTIL FINAL WHISTLE

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

The Block Bears trailed big at halftime Thursday night, but they never stopped playing football. Block fell 46-8 to Lincoln Prep at Panther Field, dro...

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CONTENTIOUS MEETING

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 9, 2026

TBLD Director explains planned closure of Diversion Canal Levee Road at Larto meeting More than 60 people from Catahoula, Rapides and LaSalle parishes...

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No narcotics found in random search of schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 9, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office executed unannounced searches of parish junior high and high schools last week with Chief Narcotic Detective Todd ...

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Jena High honored as LaSalle Parish School Board’s “School of the Month”

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 9, 2026

The LaSalle Parish School Board recognized Jena High School as its School of the Month during the board’s regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the LaS...

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- BLOCK BEARS -

SEASON OPENER THRILLER

Staff Report

September 9, 2026

Friday’s season kickoff between Block and Ringgold turned into anything but a quick night at the stadium in Jonesville. Rain and repeated lightning de...